South Carolina Local Tax Referendums Proposed for November Ballot

Referendums concerning local issues will appear on the November 3 general election ballot in 23 counties across South Carolina. For example, Union County is asking voters to approve a special 1% sales and use tax for up to 15 years to fund education capital improvements, which would require shoppers to pay an extra 1 cent per dollar on eligible purchases. Each referendum requires a simple majority to pass.

The proposals directly affect local municipal funding and consumer costs in the affected counties. The potential passage of local sales tax increases and bond measures could change local government revenue streams and consumer spending patterns.